State Sen. Joe Fain, who represents the 47th Legislative District, will host a telephone town-hall meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, to discuss current state issues including education, transportation, state spending and the 2014 session currently underway.

The forum will allow participants to listen and ask questions from anywhere with a telephone.

Many residents will receive a call inviting them to the forum when it begins and may simply stay on the line to join; they also have the option to call in toll-free by dialing 1-877-229-8493 and entering the code 110995.

The 47th Legislative District includes Auburn, Kent, Covington, Renton and unincorporated King County.

Questions may be submitted in advance via email or phone at joe.fain@leg.wa.gov or toll-free at 888-786-0598.